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Therapeutic tension applying travel aid apparatus attachable to a seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-06-24
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Granted: 1997-08-19
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Expires: 2014-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A therapeutic tension applying apparatus for applying tensile stress on a persons neck and spine while traveling, the apparatus is attachable to a vehicle seat or a mounting surface such as a ceiling within a vehicle. The apparatus provides adjustable, variable tension for the user and further includes a break-away-means which allows detachment of the apparatus from a chin strap or pad so as not to endanger the user, such as in the case of an accicent.
Inventors
- 👤 Cathy D. McGinnis
- 👤 Andrew R. Hope
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/04; A61F5/05; A61F5/055; B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/80; B60N2/882
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A human therapeutic tension applying apparatus comprising: headstall means adapted to receive and support a user's head; a mounting surface; a cable; said cable having a first end and a second end, said first end being removably attachable to said mounting surface, said second end being removably attachable to said headstall; and break-a-way means, said break-a-way means having a predetermined tension and disposed intermediate said first end and second ends of said cable allowing said first and second ends of said cable to separate from each other when a pulling force on said cable exceeds said predetermined tension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A human therapeutic tension applying apparatus comprising: headstall means adapted to receive and support a user's head; a mounting surface; a cable; said cable having a first end and a second end, said first end being removably attachable to said mounting surface, said second end being removably attachable to said headstall; and break-a-way means, said break-a-way means having a predetermined tension and disposed intermediate said first end and second ends of said cable allowing said first and second ends of said cable to separate from each other when a pulling force on said cable exceeds said predetermined tension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which said mounting surface is the interior ceiling of a vehicle.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-08-18 | 2001-02-17 | 2001-08-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-08-18 | 2005-02-17 | 2005-08-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-08-18 | 2009-02-17 | 2009-08-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |